This was all in preparation for the future. Although Lynn didn't expect to reverse the reputation of the True Creator in the Fifth Epoch, hoping to restore sanity and avoid madness, he had to consider the possibility that if the plan in the Fourth Epoch succeeded, the Church of the True Creator would follow along the timeline. Eventually, it might become one of the orthodox churches in the Fifth Epoch. Therefore, Lynn needed to prepare in advance to change the reputation of the True Creator in the Fifth Epoch.
Otherwise, who knows what might happen when the two histories that Lynn had interfered with intersect. If the reversed reputation from the past collides with the "original" reputation in the Fifth Epoch, the True Creator might experience a mental breakdown on the spot.
To be safe, Lynn thought it would be better to work harder here to reverse the reputation of the True Creator.
'After all, it's hard to predict. Previously, all the historical changes only involved individuals, and there was no merging. But with this large-scale change, who knows what will happen after the merge...' Lynn muttered to himself and then thought about the Church of Steam and Machinery.
'So, when exactly can I start a new account in Roselle's era? That way, I could have experimented with how such widespread changes would integrate with the current era...'
Lynn had big plans for Roselle's time, such as leveraging Roselle's brilliance to rapidly advance the technological tree, aiming to bring the world's technology to modern levels before the apocalypse.
Considering that the Paragon's abilities almost seem designed to promote civilization and technological progress, Lynn even wondered if it might be possible to push it further and create some kind of future technology.
Or perhaps he could try a tricky operation—like testing the technological tree during Roselle's era and then introducing those technologies in the Fourth Epoch, returning to Roselle's time to see if there was any progress or development within a thousand years. Even if there wasn't, it would still be interesting to see the practical effects.
'Unfortunately, this tricky operation probably won't work. Since the history I've altered doesn't have a butterfly effect, even if I go back a thousand years and advance the technological tree, it's likely that a thousand years later, the technological tree would remain unchanged...' Lynn sighed at the thought.
If the history he altered had a butterfly effect, the field of technological development would absolutely explode. Lynn could even use future technology to drive ancient technology, then use ancient technology to stimulate future technology in a cycle, ultimately maxing out the world's technological tree.
However, that's impossible. The history Lynn alters does not have a butterfly effect, which means that even if he advances the technological tree in earlier times, the best outcome in the short term would be that the technology merely reflects the history without progress. In fact, Lynn suspected that the technology he introduced might disappear from history altogether after a few centuries.
This isn't impossible; it's actually a very reasonable scenario, even without considering Lynn's unique situation—technology, after all, can be lost or interrupted for various reasons. This world itself is a living example.
This is why Lynn is so eager to assume a new account in Roselle's era and push technological advancement. The Fourth Epoch is simply too far from the current era. Although Lynn is patient enough to wait, he still wants to enjoy the conveniences of technological progress as soon as possible.
—If Lynn can assume a new identity during Roselle's time and advance the technological tree, then as the timeline progresses and merges with his current self, the technologies he developed would not be lost to history but would instead become part of reality.
The history altered by Lynn may not have a butterfly effect, but it will become an undeniable fact.
'However, considering my first account, it's possible that while technology might disappear, there could still be records passed down to future generations. Hmm, in that case, Roselle might not be remembered as a genius inventor but as a genius archaeologist who restored ancient technologies?' Lynn thought to himself with a wry smile.
If that were the case, it might actually be a good thing for Roselle.
After all, he truly would be an archaeologist restoring ancient technologies!
Ouroboros, of course, had no idea that Lynn's thoughts had jumped several times in such a short span. He simply listened quietly to Lynn's plans, eventually nodding and saying, "As before, I will complete the tasks you have set."
Let me reiterate, while Ouroboros might have a sluggish personality and lack enthusiasm, his work capability is top-notch.
So, Lynn was reassured and smiled. He suddenly remembered something and asked, "Has the issue with the passage been resolved?"
"Lord has already prepared the passage. We can return to the Forsaken Land of the Gods at any time," Ouroboros nodded, paused, and added, "However, Lord told me that Amon's true body seems to have left the place where he was staying. It's unclear where he is wandering now, but Lord is certain he hasn't left the Forsaken Land of the Gods."
"Oh?" Lynn raised an eyebrow, rubbing his chin with one hand, "Could it be that little raven sensed something?"
Why else would he suddenly run away?
'But it shouldn't be. He's not like his brother; why would he suddenly sense something...' As Lynn thought about it, he glanced at Ouroboros beside him and fell silent.
"What's wrong?" Ouroboros looked at him, confused.
"Nothing..." Lynn shook his head, though he suspected that Amon might have noticed Ouroboros leaving the Forsaken Land of the Gods, guessed that Ouroboros was coming to find him, and, knowing Lynn's personality, deduced that Lynn might cause him trouble, thus deciding to flee early. But things had already come to this point, so there was nothing more to say.
"Oh..." Ouroboros blinked and then continued to sit quietly.
...
"True body, if you really intend to run away, why not leave the Forsaken Land?"
Somewhere in the Forsaken Land, tiny Amon—also known as Mini Amon—suddenly spoke. At this moment, he was being held by Amon's true body. Yes, he was now also caged, but the cage he was in wasn't the one Lynn had prepared; it was a new cage made by his dear true body.
Honestly, Mini Amon was utterly baffled by his true body's bizarre behavior. Splitting him out was one thing, but then finding a cage similar to the one in his memory and locking him in it? This true body must be seriously ill.
Amon gave a faint glance at the now-corrupted and no longer clean tiny Amon in his hand, adjusted his monocle, and smiled, "I wasn't planning to run."
"Huh?" Tiny Amon's gaze toward his true body instantly became one of disbelief, as if he were looking at a lunatic. "Are you seriously planning to confront him head-on? Are you kidding?"
"No, I'm just planning to give you to him as a gift," Amon smiled. "And I'm not running away; I just want to deliver you to him as soon as possible."
Tiny Amon: ...? You must be seriously ill!
(End of Chapter)
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